Crime Rate in Hurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hurst

The total recorded crimes in Hurst, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hurst crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hurst, encompassing approximately 518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hurst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barker Court with total crimes: 2
  • Lodge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hurst?

To understand the safety of Hurst, we need to analyze Hurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Hurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 113 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hurst recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Hurst had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 104 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hurst recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Hurst has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hurst has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 19.28 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Hurst crimes were 113. The crime rate of Hurst in 2024 was 217.85 (year) or 18.15 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hurst were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 200.50 (year) or 16.71 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hurst)CrimesRank (Hurst)CrimesRank (Hurst)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Hillside36 11301 13430 11
Shinfield North24 12310 11252 15
Twyford21 18310 12303 12
Wokingham Without11 22212 20263 13
Arborfield24 13223 19167 21
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe21 16248 15257 14
Barkham12 20261 14221 18
Swallowfield23 14181 22214 19
South Lake22 15234 16238 17
Evendons21 17233 17249 16
Sonning12 21228 18156 22
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Finchampstead North8 25122 23124 23
Charvil11 23120 24117 24

Hurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hurst in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Barker Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Lodge Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Warren House Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A321 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Broadwater Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Martineau Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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